Each widely-tracked U.S. benchmark has notched consecutive all-time highs, rising amid an unusually strong fourth-quarter start. In the process, bullish momentum has registered as statistically extreme — as it applies to the Russell 2000 and Nasdaq Composite — likely laying the groundwork for year-end follow-through.

U.S. stocks are higher early Friday, rising after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s remarks lacked specifics regarding monetary policy, and amid renewed optimism that tax reform remains on the political agenda. Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 is back for its fourth straight crack at the breakdown point — S&P 2,453 — topping early Friday at 2,453.96. The retest remains underway.

The energy sector has been featured in constant headlines since President Donald Trump took office. Tumultuous speculation surrounding the industry's viability in the U.S. continues to swirl, especially regarding the budding renewable energy sector--which ramped up after the U.S. pulled out of the Paris climate agreement. But now, a Trump administration shift on Paris is possible.

SolarEdge Technologies Inc.

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. engages in the operation of inverter solution for the harvesting and managing of photovoltaic solar power. Its products include power optimizer, inverter and monitoring portal. The company was founded by Guy Sella, Lior Handelsman, Yoav Galin, Meir Adest and Amir Fishelov in 2006 and is headquartered in Hod HaSharon, Israel.
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